Overview
Veterinary Assistant / Receptionist (Experience Required) Jobs in Pine City, NY at Compassionate Companion Care
About Us
Compassionate Companion Care is a busy, well-established small animal and exotics veterinary clinic in Pine City, NY. Led by Dr. Mari Delaney, our practice provides high-quality conventional and holistic patient care. We operate as a tight-knit team where cross-training is highly valued, ensuring a smooth, supportive, and compassionate environment for our staff, clients, and patients.
Job Summary
We are seeking a versatile, experienced Veterinary Assistant / Receptionist to join our team. This dual role splits time between managing the front desk and assisting in the exam rooms. Prior experience working in a veterinary clinic or animal hospital setting is strictly required, but formal LVT licensure or certification is not necessary. The ideal candidate is a master multitasker who can deliver top-tier client service on the phone while safely handling a patient when called to the back.
Key Responsibilities
- Front Desk Reception: Greet clients warmly, manage multi-line phone systems, schedule appointments, process check-outs/payments, and maintain accurate electronic medical records.
- Clinical Assisting: Safely and compassionately restrain dogs, cats, and exotic pets (rabbits, pocket pets, reptiles, birds) for examinations, blood draws, and medical treatments.
- Clinic Flow & Operations: Assist technicians and doctors with room turnover, clean and sterilize surgical packs, input lab requests, and fill veterinary prescriptions under direct supervision.
- Client Education: Act as a bridge of communication, providing clear updates to clients regarding basic preventative care, medication instructions, and clinic policies.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience: Minimum of 1–2 years of hands-on experience working inside a veterinary clinic or animal hospital setting (Required).
- Certification: No formal LVT/CVT certification or degree required.
- Comfortable and confident handling a diverse range of companion animals, including exotic species.
- Excellent communication skills, strong emotional intelligence, and a reliable team-player work ethic.
Schedule & Hours
- Daytime clinic hours (No late nights, no weekends, and major holidays off).
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive hourly pay based strictly on your veterinary experience level.
- Employee pet care discounts for your own animals.
- Paid time off (PTO) for full-time eligible employees.
- A low-stress, friendly workplace culture that values true work-life balance.
Pay: $16.50 – $18.50 per hour
Expected hours: 38.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Title: Veterinary Assistant / Receptionist (Experience Required)
Company: Compassionate Companion Care
Location: Pine City, NY
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